Suzie Trains Maui BLOG

Besides being one the world’s best surfers and stand up paddlers, Buzzy Kerbox is one of the best, most experienced surf  instructors I know. He’s coached me and his tips and experience were awesome.  His knowledge and expertise as a professional waterman will take you to new levels, whether you are visiting Maui and want to get to your feet fast and have a great time, or if you’re a serious competitor.

Buzzy teaching on Maui

“I offer private and small group surf lessons for beginners to experts.  I have been teaching for over ten years and have got thousands their first rides and coached others to their first National titles. I know how to make surfing as easy as possible and fun for all ages. I also teach SUP from beginners to coast runs.”

Here are some photos of Buzzy surfing JAWS and stand up paddling! :

Buzzy is also a professional photographer. Here’s a shot he took of Robby Naish and Jason Polakow at JAWS:

Call Buzzy for your first and best surf adventure on Maui, or if you want to experience our N. shore and do a SUP down winder he can be reached at:

808-870-8449   or visit his website at:       http://www.kerbox.com/shopcontent.asp?type=home

See you on the water!

Aloha,

Suzie Cooney, CPT

www.suzietrainsmaui.com

Lefts and Rights

Whether you’re a seasoned tow in stud, or beginner surfer, some rules are written in foam, some are not.  There are many crowded breaks here on Maui and other places, so mind your manners!  Here’s some tips to keep you safe and have more fun.  Keep in mind there’s always one wave hog, one who blocks for his buddy and there’s people like me, stoked to give and take!

 1.      Wave rights:

 The person closest to the breaking part of the wave has the right of way. Look  and scan before you charge.

 2.      Side rail:

If someone is up and riding, paddling into the wave behind them does not give you the wave. Also note: In many more mellow breaks, the first person paddling for the wave owns it.  But some breaks are more tense and sometimes it gets pretty touchy in crowded condition. 

 3.      Dropping In  / Snaking ( DON’T):

 Dropping in  is taking off on a wave in front of someone who is already up and riding. NEVER.  Also known as snaking.

 4.      Paddling Out ( Take it on the head ):

 When paddling out, if you must get over a wave that someone is riding, paddle behind them (on the white water side).  This generally means getting worked for the sake of someone else’s ride. Hopefully they would do the same for you. Do not paddle in front of someone unless you are so sure that you will be 20 feet + in front of them that you willing to bet the well being of your board/car/dog on it.

5.  Know Where You Are and  Your Board is At All Times:

Nothng is more scary or annoying ,when a lone board is about ready to give you a piercing you didn’t ask for.  Sometimes leashes break, or get way stretched after a heavy set, and sometimes boards break!  If you get crushed by a sneaker, clean out set, do you best to keep your board near you at all times.  Sometimes if you must ditch and can’t duck dive,  just be careful as you come up.  The board could be spinning down on you or someone else, like a torpedo.

Be cool. If you see someone who clearly doesn’t know the right of way, or where the safe zone is, be kind. Remember what it was like going to a spot maybe a little over your head?

 See you on the water. Remember strong lats, and triceps = more waves! Suzie

Suzie Trains Maui